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Ever Feel Like That Story Was Yours? Why We Borrow Memories

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On ‘What’s Trending’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss the curious phenomenon of “memory borrowing”.

Your memories are yours…or are they?

Our memory is constantly being updated and can be surprisingly fluid.

Sometimes it’s harmless

We all embellish stories a bit, but usually it’s more about entertainment than deception.

Pay attention to the big picture

Troubling memory issues may require further evaluation with a mental health professional.

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